Which of the following correctly completes the square for the equation below? x2 + 4x = 27

A. (x + 4)2 = 43
B. (x + 2)2 = 43
C. (x + 2)2 = 31
D. (x + 4)2 = 3

Respuesta :

x² + 4x = 27
x² + 4x + 2² = 27 + 2²
(x + 2)² = 27 + 4
(x + 2)² = 31 


Answer: (x + 2)² = 31  (Answer C)

Equation which completes square for the given  equation is equals to [tex](x+2)^{2}=31[/tex].

What is equation ?

" Equation is defined as the relation between the variables using sign of equality."

According to the question,

Given equation,

[tex]x^{2} +4x =27[/tex]

To make the equation  perfect square add 4 both the side we get,

[tex]x^{2} +4x +4 =27+4\\\\\implies (x+2)^{2} =31[/tex]

Hence, Option (C) is the correct answer.

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